Break Shot


Break Shot is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by. It was serialized in Kodansha's manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Magazine from 1987 to 1990, with its chapters collected in sixteen volumes.

Plot

Shinsuke Oda, the sole member of his high school's billiards club, is a gifted player specializing in jump shots. He competes to save his club from disbandment and impress student council president Asako Hayakawa. After securing official recognition for the club, he faces stronger opponents like elite player Ryoji Kano, progressing from school tournaments to professional competitions while honing his skills.

Characters

;Shinsuke Oda
;Asako Hayakawa
;Ryoji Kano
;Minoru Aono
;Tsuyoshi Ogaki
;Jeffery Boid

Publication

Written and illustrated by, Break Shot was serialized in Kodansha's manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Magazine from June 17, 1987, to June 27, 1990. Kodansha collected its chapters in sixteen volumes, released from November 13, 1987, to August 11, 1990.

Reception

Carlo Santos of Anime News Network praised Break Shot for its dynamic visuals and exhilarating trick shots, which elevate billiards into an action-packed spectacle. However, he criticized its weak character development, underutilized supporting cast, and excessive focus on technical gameplay at the expense of storytelling depth. While entertaining, he concluded that the series falls short of being a standout sports manga.